Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Screeching like an Indian


Screeching like an Indian (adjective)


Definition: A high-pitched, strident cry. The Indian is used to exaggerate.

Etymology:Origin: 1550–60; var. of obs. Akin to screak,scritch

Screeching like an Indian,Steve ran across the lawn in flying leaps and somersault backwards.





Benedict Tan. 1-7

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